If each of us takes part in caring and sharing, the overwhelming challenge of poverty can be addressed. Alone we can do so little, but together we can do so much.

EXPLORE

Ending poverty is a journey with many routes. Find new and exciting ways to get involved and make a difference in the lives of others today.

VOLUNTEER

Your time, talent and treasure is multiplied when you work with others in the spirit of Bayanihan. Build hope on ground and be an active part of this nation’s journey out of poverty.

WHO WE ARE

Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation, Inc. (GK) is a Philippine-based movement that aims to end poverty for 5 million families, by first restoring the dignity of the poor.

HOW
WE END
POVERTY

GK1WORLD

Gawad Kalinga is a global movement of nation builders who are committed to expanding the work and advocacy of caring and sharing across countries, to build a better, safer and kinder world.

My Bayani Challenge Experience in Iloilo

After years of advocating for GK, I finally had the chance to be involved in the frontlines by joining the Bayani Challenge in Oton, Iloilo from May 21 to 24, 2015. It was not exactly what I expected but it was well worth it, getting involved in nation building right there on the ground. Read more

Saatchi's Bayani Challenge:
Don't Stop Online, Volunteer Offline

As we made our way out of the village, we saw the kids running after the van just like we see it in the movies. It crushed me seeing them run after us. I guess the three days really meant the world to them. Read more

A Personal Vow: My 7th Bayani Challenge

It was a long day of travelling alone with my backpack and luggage bag, taking every mode of transportation available, from buses, tricycles, habal-habal and boat rides and taking a nap in between travels. Read more

LBC's Bayani Challenge Journey

"The idea was to inspire heroes out of seemingly ordinary citizens and endorse solidarity as the only real solution to the country’s poverty crisis.” In 2014, ~200 LBC volunteers helped rebuild lives after Yolanda, the earthquake and the siege. Read more

Bayani Challenge with the Talaandigs:
A lesson on Heritage

The Talaandig Tribe allowed me to see the beauty of the indigenous Filipino - a gentle, sensitive, loving protective, hospitable, artistic and faithful Filipino. A new pride for my heritage welled up inside me! Read more